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Three overreactions from Mavericks' final preseason game vs. Lakers

Wednesday night (or Thursday morning, depending on what time zone you're in) saw the final game of the 2025 preseason for the Dallas Mavericks, which Jason Kidd used as a dress rehearsal against a Los Angeles Lakers team that sat every starter and some depth pieces as well.

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Mavericks vs Lakers Final Score: Dallas defeats Los Angeles, 121-94

The Dallas Mavericks pulled past the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday night in an odd Las Vegas “home” game, winning Dallas opted to start the massive line up again with Cooper Flagg at point, along with Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, and Dereck Lively.

Brandon Williams News / Mavs Moneyball / October 15

Brandon Williams can be the spark that the Dallas backcourt needs

There were not many bright spots after February 1st last season, but Brandon Williams was one of them. The Mavericks needed warm bodies and some sort of hope, and Williams provided both.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 15

Kendrick Perkins Compares Cooper Flagg to LeBron James But With One Exception

The hype and Buzz are such that everybody and their mother expects the world from Cooper Flagg. The Duke University grad is yet to play a game in the NBA, but the Dallas Mavericks’ No.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 15

Three things to watch as Mavericks close preseason against Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks will play their fourth and final game of the preseason on Wednesday night, and it could be a juicy one. They'll be in Las Vegas to play the Los Angeles Lakers in what could be a revenge game if the Lakers decide to play Luka Doncic.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

How does Grant Hill feel about Grant Hill comps for Cooper Flagg?

With the NBA season approaching, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has all eyes on him. At the same time, Flagg is being compared to past NBA greats.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 15

Roundtable: Who is the best player on the Mavericks?

In past years, this question was a bit different: who is the second-best Maverick? Luka Doncic existed, so it was pretty obvious. Now, it’s harder to ask who the best Maverick is and who is the second-best Maverick as well?

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Mavericks’ Anthony Davis reveals ‘Oh s**t’ reaction to Cooper Flagg at Team USA practice

Cooper Flagg’s first official game in the NBA will be against the San Antonio Spurs on October 23 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. While he has played regular minutes in the Mavericks’ preseason campaign thus far, it will be fair to say that Anthony Davis had an idea of his vast skill set beforehand.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

The most realistic Mavericks bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log.

Daniel Gafford News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 15

Why Mavericks need $68 million center to perform

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is expected to be a key piece to the frontcourt this season as he learns how to play alongside Anthony Davis. Gafford, 27, is already extended through the 2028-29 season with the Mavs, so they view him as a key part of their future.

Jason Kidd News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 15

Jason Kidd somehow tricked the Dallas Mavericks yet again

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday evening that they signed head coach Jason Kidd to yet another contract extension, just one season after he signed his last one.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Mavericks news: Jason Kidd shuts down concern over limited Dereck Lively II minutes

The Dallas Mavericks will be dealing with a few injury woes to start the 2025-26 campaign. Kyrie Irving will be out until the start of the next calendar year, and Daniel Gafford joined him on the sidelines after the shot-blocking big man sprained his ankle on the very first day of training camp.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Nico Harrison Issues Statement on Jason Kidd’s Mavs Extension

As of today, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has signed a multiyear extension with the team. Though the exact terms of the deal remain unknown, the deal signals Dallas’ confidence in Kidd’s ability to guide the team through the Western Conference and to the NBA Finals, as he had done in 2024.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14

West Notes: Mavericks, Jason Kidd, Kings, Devin Carter, Jazz

Jason Kidd isn’t going anywhere. The Mavericks announced a multiyear contract extension for their head coach, as first reported by Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Brian Windhorst says Cooper Flagg’s skills better than 2003 LeBron James, ‘frankly it was a disaster’

The Dallas Mavericks lucked out and won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery which netted them Cooper Flagg. Cooper Flagg looks every bit of a No. 1 overall pick.

Anthony Davis News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Anthony Davis gives blunt response on whether playing against the LA Lakers ‘is a thing’ for him

Anthony Davis has very little patience for people asking him about playing against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what many consider the most shocking trade in NBA history earlier this year, as they sent Anthony Davis to the Mavericks for Luka Doncic.

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Notable news emerges about Jason Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks are fully committed to their guy. Dallas announced in a post to social media on Tuesday that they have officially agreed to a contract extension with head coach Jason Kidd.

NFL News / Scoop B / October 14

Drew Brees Offers Insight on Pelicans’ Potential and Anthony Davis’ Success

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees recently shared his thoughts on the city’s NBA franchise, the New Orleans Pelicans, and commented on the career trajectory of former Pelican star Anthony Davis.

Jason Kidd News / Yardbarker / October 14

Mavericks make big decision about Jason Kidd's future in Dallas

This is huge news for Kidd and the Mavericks.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg already showing leadership qualities

Knicks' trade candidate may be changing Mike Brown's mind

Keegan Murray's injury could wreck Kings' already-shaky defense

Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a Thunder uniform

Celtics coaches played the media in basketball and destroyed them

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Mavericks Make Cooper Flagg Decision After News on Monday

For their preseason game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, the Dallas Mavericks will be without point guard D'Angelo Russell for rest purposes. In his place, Dallas will look to an unlikely replacement: rookie Cooper Flagg.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 13

Cooper Flagg already showing leadership qualities

Cooper Flagg is not your prototypical No. 1 overall pick.

Kyrie Irving calls out Bill Simmons over his latest podcast comments

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 13

'Got to Find a Way to Checkmate': Mavericks Center on Using Anthony Davis’ Gravity to His Advantage

One of the most interesting tandems for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season is the frontcourt duo of Dereck Lively II and Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks.

Dante Exum News / Hoops Rumors / October 11

Mavericks guard sidelined by right knee soreness

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum is dealing with pain in his right knee that has limited his availability in practice and caused him to miss his second straight preseason game on Saturday, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (X link).

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11